Recent Developments in Archaeology in Eastern Yorkshire

Pocklington District Heritage Trust

Recent developments in archaeology and geology within Eastern Yorkshire.

Burnby Hall Gardens

A conference highlighting recent developments in archaeology and geology in Eastern Yorkshire is being held at Burnby Hall in November.Organised by Pocklington District Heritage Trust in partnership with Bridlington U3A Geoarchaeology Group, the conference will hear five presentations illustrating the wealth of archaeology within Eastern Yorkshire; including some investigations within the boundaries of the proposed UNESCO Global Geopark for East Yorkshire. The programme includes a talk on the archaeology of the western Wolds by Peter Halkon, an update by the team from Historic England and the York Archaeological Trust on its ‘Food For Thought’ Yorkshire Wolds project, presentations about Lake Pickering and Hanging Grimston, and archaeologist Paula Ware relating the story of discovering three Iron Age chariots in East Yorkshire.The conference, from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Wednesday 16 November, is the first event of a four-day heritage festival at Pocklington, and there will also be displays, stalls and exhibitions on show, including a ‘pop-up’ museum of local archaeological and geological items. A limited number may also be available locally or at the door for £10. Refreshments will be available during the day, but delegates need to source their own lunch. A lunchtime pass to Burnby Hall Gardens and its café is included in the conference ticket price.The Community Hall, Burnby Hall, Pocklington33 The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QFProgramme09.00	Registration and Refreshments 09.30	Welcome and Introduction - Phil Gilbank (Pocklington District Heritage Trust)09.45	Prehistoric Landscapes of the Western Wolds - Dr Peter Halkon (University of Hull)	10.45	Food for Thought: developing a research strategy for the Yorkshire Wolds - Dr. David Knight (YAT) Deposit Modelling and the Yorkshire Wolds: prospection, interrogation and management of the archaeological and palaeoenvironmental resources - Kristina Krawlec (YAT)11.45	Lunch break, including exhibition viewing and book stalls. Burnby Hall Gardens will be open to delegates with free passes. Cafés in Gardens and Pocklington or bring your own lunch13.00	Lake Pickering after 120 years - Dr Laura Eddey (Open University) **14.00	The Hanging Grimston Community Archaeology Project: 8 years on - Marcus Jecock (Historic England)15.00	A Tale of Three Chariots - Paula Ware (MAP)16.00	Close** Please note Dr. Laura Eddey has had to decline her invitation to speak and will be replaced by Richard Myerscough on “Community Archaeology Project in Action”

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